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datejust1 · 15 October 2009, 03:46 AM

As I have seen on the forum, most of you guys give your son a Rolex for his 16th Birthday. I'll be 16 next year, and I want a Rolex. Can you help me decide on which? I'll appreciate it very much!

Brushpup · 15 October 2009, 03:51 AM

You have seen this? Please, show me where.......I want to be adopted.

datejust1 · 15 October 2009, 03:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Brushpup

You have seen this? Please, show me where.......I want to be adopted.

Lol! I've been reading threads here of fathers buying Rolexes for their sons!

And in my family that happens also.

sturgeon123456 · 15 October 2009, 03:57 AM

If your folks will buy you a platinum day date with diamonds I think you'll be doing ok......three of the watches you mention are well under 6 000, one is almost 30 000 lol. I'm just kidding, for a young fellow for sure the dub.

yemenmocha · 15 October 2009, 03:58 AM

WTH are you talking about? Kids don't get Rolexes very often, even on this forum. And even if you see about it here please remember this forum in no way represents the general population.

You're spoiled rotten if you do get one as a kid, IMO. There's already an entitlement problem from the Millennials today. This sort of thing makes it worse.

datejust1 · 15 October 2009, 04:04 AM

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Originally Posted by sturgeon123456

If your folks will buy you a platinum day date with diamonds I think you'll be doing ok......three of the watches you mention are well under 6 000, one is almost 30 000 lol. I'm just kidding, for a young fellow for sure the dub.

Well I've always loved the Airking with a Engine turned bezel! I want something economical, not a 7,000 usd Rolex! that's to much! I'm ok with a AK or a Tudor!

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Originally Posted by yemenmocha

WTH are you talking about? Kids don't get Rolexes very often, even on this forum. And even if you see about it here please remember this forum in no way represents the general population.

You're spoiled rotten if you do get one as a kid, IMO. There's already an entitlement problem from the Millennials today. This sort of thing makes it worse.

Well I'm spoiled rotten then, I'm not the only 15 yr old kid here that has a Rolex! Kyle L has a Explorer I, a Schumacher Omega, A Tag Heuer, and much more! I have a 3rd hand Rolex! And I'm proud of being spoiled rotten! I'm sorry if this offended you but I'm just looking for advice! My dad offered me to buy me one for my 16th B-day.

kyle L · 15 October 2009, 06:33 AM

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Originally Posted by datejust1

Well I've always loved the Airking with a Engine turned bezel! I want something economical, not a 7,000 usd Rolex! that's to much! I'm ok with a AK or a Tudor!

Well I'm spoiled rotten then, I'm not the only 15 yr old kid here that has a Rolex! Kyle L has a Explorer I, a Schumacher Omega, A Tag Heuer, and much more! I have a 3rd hand Rolex! And I'm proud of being spoiled rotten! I'm sorry if this offended you but I'm just looking for advice! My dad offered me to buy me one for my 16th B-day.

Quoting JJ, "How the hell did I get dragged into this?"

Anyway, you are very lucky. My parents would never buy me a Rolex, they said I would have to save up my money, and I don't think I will have enough money anytime soon. Choose what you like, and let us know your choice!

rolex sweep · 15 October 2009, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by kyle L

Quoting JJ, "How the hell did I get dragged into this?"

Anyway, you are very lucky. My parents would never buy me a Rolex, they said I would have to save up my money, and I don't think I will have enough money anytime soon. Choose what you like, and let us know your choice!

Your parents would never let you buy a rolex but you own 5 different watches that are well over 1000 dollars? Sorry i just had to ask

kyle L · 15 October 2009, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by rolex sweep

Your parents would never let you buy a rolex but you own 5 different watches that are well over 1000 dollars? Sorry i just had to ask

No, I meant to say that they would never buy a Rolex for me. I had to buy them myself. Plus most of my watches are pre-owned, so some money saved there.

Deep Sea · 15 October 2009, 04:03 AM

I started a thread about a similar subject (father/son watches), but my intent is to give it to him upon graduation from college (if he shows enough maturity), or upon getting married.

As a 16 year old, if your parents are handing out watches, get the Sub. What the hell do you want with a DD anyway?

datejust1 · 15 October 2009, 04:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Deep Sea

I started a thread about a similar subject (father/son watches), but my intent is to give it to him upon graduation from college (if he shows enough maturity), or upon getting married.

As a 16 year old, if your parents are handing out watches, get the Sub. What the hell do you want with a DD anyway?

Well Yeah, a DD is too much for me. A sub is a great choice but idk the retail of it here in PR.

Brushpup · 15 October 2009, 04:06 AM

Lucky Kid I say..........get ths Sub or a GMT kiddo and ENJOY IT!!!!

datejust1 · 15 October 2009, 04:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Brushpup

Lucky Kid I say..........get ths Sub or a GMT kiddo and ENJOY IT!!!!

Well i'm in love with the GMT pepsi but I've gone to my AD and asked them if they have one in stock and they said that its really hard to find one in a AD here! But A GMT II pepsi would be very nice!

Brushpup · 15 October 2009, 04:09 AM

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Originally Posted by datejust1

Well i'm in love with the GMT pepsi but I've gone to my AD and asked them if they have one in stock and they said that its really hard to find one in a AD here! But A GMT II pepsi would be very nice!

Oh yes it would!!

datejust1 · 15 October 2009, 04:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Brushpup

Oh yes it would!!

Any suggestions on where can I find a reliable source to buy a GMT?

icnbne · 15 October 2009, 04:12 AM

how about a bike or a basketball like other 16 year olds?

honestly, what will the Rolex mean to you upon receiving it?

datejust1 · 15 October 2009, 04:14 AM

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Originally Posted by children

how about a bike or a basketball like other 16 year olds?

honestly, what will the Rolex mean to you upon receiving it?

A lot!!!!! Watches have been in my family since my great-granddad opened a watch store here! If your not gonna help me choose please dont comment!

Thanks!

duffer47 · 30 October 2009, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by datejust1

A lot!!!!! Watches have been in my family since my great-granddad opened a watch store here! If your not gonna help me choose please dont comment!

Thanks!

For that you get a Casio

Andad · 30 October 2009, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by duffer47

For that you get a Casio

Seems to me that he is asking for watch suggestions not a lecture.

ElPrimero · 30 October 2009, 08:32 PM

How about waiting until you start working for a living, then buying one as a measure of your own success??

Brushpup · 15 October 2009, 04:22 AM

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Originally Posted by children

how about a bike or a basketball like other 16 year olds?

honestly, what will the Rolex mean to you upon receiving it?

What a crass comment.....you know nothing about this young man.

Personally, I would say a helluva lot, and a whole lot more when his son turns 16, and he tells him about it.

I Know your Dad won't like it and you may not either DJ, but right here could be an excellent place for a very good deal. There are a handful of very good and trusty sellers with killer prices.

icnbne · 15 October 2009, 04:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Brushpup

What a crass comment.....you know nothing about this young man.

yeah, I apologize.

Colnago · 15 October 2009, 04:12 AM

My son is 18 in a few days time......I thought about passing on the Rolex that is destined for him eventually........however I have decided that he is not ready yet....I do not feel he is mature enough....the watch destined for him is on my wrist now and will remain there (or in the safe) for the next three years......at 21 I will reconsider.......I got my first at 23, they had to sit me down in the local AD because I was shaking so badly, I bought the first one myself.......if your family consider you ready for a Rolex at 16 then that's great, you must be a very grown up young man, hats off to you.....my first was my avatar....the watch going to my eldest son (eventually) is the same 16030 model but a black dial.......a SS DateJust would be a very good starting point....just the right size for young man's wrist....classy....tough....timeless.....I still love mine after well over 20 years

sexner · 15 October 2009, 04:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Colnago

My son is 18 in a few days time......I thought about passing on the Rolex that is destined for him eventually........however I have decided that he is not ready yet....I do not feel he is mature enough....the watch destined for him is on my wrist now and will remain there (or in the safe) for the next three years......at 21 I will reconsider.......I got my first at 23, they had to sit me down in the local AD because I was shaking so badly, I bought the first one myself.......if your family consider you ready for a Rolex at 16 then that's great, you must be a very grown up young man, hats off to you.....my first was my avatar....the watch going to my eldest son (eventually) is the same 16030 model but a black dial.......a SS DateJust would be a very good starting point....just the right size for young man's wrist....classy....tough....timeless.....I still love mine after well over 20 years

I went one step further

When my other watch comes back from the AD I will find myself with an extraneous Rolex. I have only ever had/needed/wanted one.

I had considered saving it for a son for when he gets married or for a grandson upon graduation or some other such occasion.

I have since decided that a Rolex is NOT something to give to someone. (my opinion)

Any of the aforementioned children will have a much greater appreciation of such things if they acquire them on their own.

datejust1 · 15 October 2009, 07:46 AM

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Originally Posted by sexner

I went one step further

When my other watch comes back from the AD I will find myself with an extraneous Rolex. I have only ever had/needed/wanted one.

I had considered saving it for a son for when he gets married or for a grandson upon graduation or some other such occasion.

I have since decided that a Rolex is NOT something to give to someone. (my opinion)

Any of the aforementioned children will have a much greater appreciation of such things if they acquire them on their own.

Well that's your opinion!

R1@160@alltimes · 15 October 2009, 04:31 AM

You should get YG DD. You'd be the only 16yo with a prez in your school.

STEELINOX · 15 October 2009, 04:32 AM

A TUDOR Sub !

These HYDRONAUTS are cool !

KKB · 15 October 2009, 04:57 AM

Gabriel,

Don't let the mean-spirited haters get you down. Get whatever watch you would like and your parents are willing to buy for you. You seem to be partial to the Air-king so why not go for that?

sexner · 15 October 2009, 05:05 AM

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Originally Posted by KKB

Gabriel,

Don't let the mean-spirited haters get you down. Get whatever watch you would like and your parents are willing to buy for you. You seem to be partial to the Air-king so why not go for that?

Mean-spirited haters...

:rofl :

He's doing a poll to get an idea of what he should tell someone else to buy him?!?!

It would appear as though all the posts are in the "spirit" intended.

It is to be given as a "gift", perhaps Gabriel and his Dad should go to the Ad and simply pick it out.

KKB · 15 October 2009, 05:12 AM

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Originally Posted by sexner

Mean-spirited haters...

:rofl :

He's doing a poll to get an idea of what he should tell someone else to buy him?!?!

It would appear as though all the posts are in the "spirit" intended.

So what you are saying is anyone who posts who can't afford a Rolex and is being given one as a gift is deserving of ridicule?

View Poll Results: Which one do you think is better for a 16 yr old?
Air King w/ Engine Turned Bezel and Blue Dial	19	14.39%
Another DateJust	4	3.03%
Day-Date	22	16.67%
Black Subby	94	71.21%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 132. You may not vote on this poll

15 October 2009, 03:46 AM	#1
datejust1 Banned Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: G Location: N/A Watch: N/A Posts: 6,042	What should I get for my 16th B-day Next Year As I have seen on the forum, most of you guys give your son a Rolex for his 16th Birthday. I'll be 16 next year, and I want a Rolex. Can you help me decide on which? I'll appreciate it very much!

15 October 2009, 03:51 AM	#2
Brushpup "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: Patrick Location: Texas Watch: what I'm wearing Posts: 5,943	You have seen this? Please, show me where.......I want to be adopted. __________________ *TRFs "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Patron-Founding Member* PClub # 10 74,592 The safest place for your watch is on your wrist.

15 October 2009, 03:58 AM	#5
yemenmocha "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Arizona Watch: SS & TT Daytonas Posts: 471	WTH are you talking about? Kids don't get Rolexes very often, even on this forum. And even if you see about it here please remember this forum in no way represents the general population. You're spoiled rotten if you do get one as a kid, IMO. There's already an entitlement problem from the Millennials today. This sort of thing makes it worse. __________________ Day-Date President, Champagne Dial SS Daytona Black Dial TT Daytona Slate Dial Omega Railmaster Tudor Submariner

15 October 2009, 04:03 AM	#10
Deep Sea "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Martin Location: NC Watch: A Rolex or two Posts: 952	I started a thread about a similar subject (father/son watches), but my intent is to give it to him upon graduation from college (if he shows enough maturity), or upon getting married. As a 16 year old, if your parents are handing out watches, get the Sub. What the hell do you want with a DD anyway? __________________ Deep Sea A few Rolex & a Tudor Sub An Omega & a bunch of Breitling

15 October 2009, 03:57 AM	#4
sturgeon123456 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 2,551	If your folks will buy you a platinum day date with diamonds I think you'll be doing ok......three of the watches you mention are well under 6 000, one is almost 30 000 lol. I'm just kidding, for a young fellow for sure the dub.

15 October 2009, 04:06 AM	#12
Brushpup "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: Patrick Location: Texas Watch: what I'm wearing Posts: 5,943	Lucky Kid I say..........get ths Sub or a GMT kiddo and ENJOY IT!!!! __________________ *TRFs "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Patron-Founding Member* PClub # 10 74,592 The safest place for your watch is on your wrist.

15 October 2009, 04:12 AM	#16
icnbne "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: J Location: Brisbane Watch: Rolex Omega Seiko Posts: 1,562	how about a bike or a basketball like other 16 year olds? honestly, what will the Rolex mean to you upon receiving it?

30 October 2009, 08:32 PM	#20
ElPrimero Banned Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: London Watch: DSSD Posts: 168	How about waiting until you start working for a living, then buying one as a measure of your own success??

15 October 2009, 04:12 AM	#23
Colnago "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Bill Hart Location: Richmond, NY, UK Watch: Rlx=3, Tdr=3, Om=3 Posts: 3,053	My son is 18 in a few days time......I thought about passing on the Rolex that is destined for him eventually........however I have decided that he is not ready yet....I do not feel he is mature enough....the watch destined for him is on my wrist now and will remain there (or in the safe) for the next three years......at 21 I will reconsider.......I got my first at 23, they had to sit me down in the local AD because I was shaking so badly, I bought the first one myself.......if your family consider you ready for a Rolex at 16 then that's great, you must be a very grown up young man, hats off to you.....my first was my avatar....the watch going to my eldest son (eventually) is the same 16030 model but a black dial.......a SS DateJust would be a very good starting point....just the right size for young man's wrist....classy....tough....timeless.....I still love mine after well over 20 years __________________ Bill "There's only three kinds of people in this world....those that can count....and those that can't" TRF's "JJ's" Bar & NightClub Patron

15 October 2009, 04:31 AM	#26
R1@160@alltimes "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: USA Watch: ♛ Posts: 4,408	You should get YG DD. You'd be the only 16yo with a prez in your school. __________________

15 October 2009, 04:32 AM	#27
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15 October 2009, 04:57 AM	#28
KKB "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Eric Location: San Diego, CA Watch: GMTIIC Posts: 605	Gabriel, Don't let the mean-spirited haters get you down. Get whatever watch you would like and your parents are willing to buy for you. You seem to be partial to the Air-king so why not go for that? __________________ 116234 \| 116710 \| OMEGA 2551.80 \| Reverso GMT

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